Tillery - Saddle Dike dam
Tillery - Saddle Dike
Tillery - Saddle Dike is a hydroelectric structure located in Stanly, North Carolina, with a primary purpose of generating electricity. This public utility dam also serves purposes such as recreation and water supply, highlighting its importance in the local community. With a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 167,000 acre-feet, Tillery - Saddle Dike plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned by a public utility and regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, this dam has a low hazard potential and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. While the condition assessment is currently not available, emergency action plans are in place to address any potential risks. The dam's location, surrounded by a surface area of 5260 acres, makes it a significant landmark for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure and environmental sustainability.
Overall, Tillery - Saddle Dike stands as a testament to the importance of hydroelectric infrastructure in supporting local communities and managing water resources effectively. Its multi-purpose design and regulatory oversight ensure that it continues to play a vital role in providing clean energy, recreational opportunities, and reliable water supply for the region. Whether for energy generation or environmental conservation, this dam serves as a focal point for stakeholders interested in sustainable water management practices and climate resilience efforts.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tillery - Saddle Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 352 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Star | 6 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 3,840 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
| Goose Cr At Fairview | 14 cfs | → |
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 493 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tillery - Saddle Dike.
Boat launches
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
- Cove Boat Ramp
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Woodrun
- Morrow Mountain State Park
- Yates Place Camp
- Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
- Art Lilley Campground
- Uwharrie Hunt Camp
Fishing spots
- Arrowhead Lake
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Baldwins Pond
- Big Branch
- Abbotts Creek
Track Tillery - Saddle Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Tillery - Saddle Dike
Where does the data for Tillery - Saddle Dike come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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